Shoot. I was hoping the Tektro's would do it. I do have 750s - might order the Tektro 800a's, do a bolt swap, and add some quick releases from an older brakeset. I'll double check of course as I have the parts on hand. David Chicago
On Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 1:28:16 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > I converted my 68cm Ram to 650bx42 briefly. It was a fun experiment but in > the end, I prefer it as 700x33.3. > > The frame (and likely the Redwood) will easily take those tires and 52mm > fenders - or 584 knobbies of some kind. Although the tire and fender > clearances for conversion were nearly ideal, the brake reach is too much. > Your Tektros will not reach, even filed. I was running the DC 750s at the > very bottom of the slot. > > Some have had good experiences with the bolt-on DC super-long reach > brakes, but I could not get them to work even half-well. Too much flex and > annoyance to adjust. I went back to the 700c and R539 DP brakes, and the > braking was quick and snappy again. I guess you could try it and if you > like the ride, add canti bosses and new paint later. > > As you indicated, the BB drop is substantial. I guess the importance of > that depends on your riding style. > > Some pics: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/70712473@N05/sets/72157650235648021/ > > KJ > > > On Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 1:57:56 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: >> >> After pondering how to get a decent 650b road bike built up to ride, the >> most obvious solution evaded me all week until last night I realized I >> should convert my Redwood to 650b and try and fit 42mm tires and fenders. >> I think what's kept me from doing this is the 77mm drop, though I did >> just fine with a Trek conversion with 72mm drop and traditional pedals. If >> I run VP-001s (Thin Gripsters) that's basically makes up for the difference >> in drop and eases concerns about pedal strike. >> I've checked archives here and there was at least a couple conversions of >> a Ram. >> I have long reach Tektros, Koolstop thinline brakes, and have no issue >> filing brake slots if need be. I believe I have all the necessary parts >> needed and it really (hopefully!) will just be an easy swap of brakes and >> wheels. >> Anyone else converted a Rambouillet/Romulus/Redwood to 650b? Impressions? >> Advice? >> David >> Chicago >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
